Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Southwest Tofu Scramble
Southwest Tofu Scramble brings together firm tofu, ground turmeric, and cumin. Check the draining or squeezing instruction before combining everything. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Tofu & tempeh
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Quick dinners · Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Budget (estimated)
- Low cost
- Dietary characteristics
- Vegetarian
A few quick notes
1. Do the draining step before mixing
Check the draining or squeezing instruction before combining everything. Finish that little preparation step first, so you are working with the ingredient in the form this recipe expects.
2. Set out the finishing ingredient
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
3. Have the pan ready for its first job
Read the pan-heating step before beginning. Have the ingredients for that stage ready, then follow the heat and additions in the recipe’s order.
Get to know the ingredients
Firm tofu
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Remove the tofu from the package and drain the excess liquid (no need to press the tofu).
Ground turmeric
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: In a small bowl, combine the turmeric, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cumin
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: In a small bowl, combine the turmeric, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Sprinkle the sliced green onions over top, then serve. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A little more help as you go
Remember the occasional stir
Keep the pan where you can return for the stirring step in the method. Use the stated heat and finish check while it warms or cooks.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the skillet. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Remove the tofu from the package and drain the excess liquid (no need to press the tofu).
Which little step is worth remembering?
Check the draining or squeezing instruction before combining everything. Finish that little preparation step first, so you are working with the ingredient in the form this recipe expects.
What happens at the end?
Keep this part of the method in view: Sprinkle the sliced green onions over top, then serve.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Keep the pan where you can return for the stirring step in the method. Use the stated heat and finish check while it warms or cooks.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: Budget Bytes. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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